Chipotle Crema

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Gluten-Free/Nut-Free

Skill Level: Beginner

Yield: About 1 cup

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Equipment Needed:

• Cutting board 

• Chef's knife 

• Food processor

The Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves

• 1 tablespoon canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced (about 1 pepper plus a little of the sauce)

• 1 garlic clove, minced

Procedure:

Add all ingredients listed above to a food processor or blender and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl at least once. Transfer to a covered container and store in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.

To Serve: I love using this Chipotle Crema on all types of tacos (fish tacos, carnitas, ground beef, etc.), but I also love to drizzle it on top of nachos! I also enjoy putting it on a homemade breakfast sandwich with a folded egg, bacon, avocado, and tomato, or as a topping on a black bean burger. It could double as a spicy veggie dip as well.

Tips:

• If you are using homemade mayonnaise, your crema will probably not have as long of a shelf life in the fridge (2-3 days).

• I do recommend using fresh lime juice vs. bottled, as it will give you the best flavor.

• I love using chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, but have never needed to use the whole can in one go, so here is a little trick I use: after I've taken out what I want for my recipe, I transfer the rest of the peppers, one by one, to a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Then I take a spoon and spoon a little of the sauce over each one until I've used it all up. I freeze these overnight, then transfer them all to the same freezer-safe bag or container, and ta-da! I now have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce at my disposal for the next 6 months. To thaw, simply place in a bowl on the counter and they will thaw in about 20 minutes (or defrost in microwave if you need them immediately).

• If you do not care for cilantro, you could leave it out of the recipe and it will still taste great!